Remember O Goddess: FILM NOIR, ADVENTURE and LOVE

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An elegant meditation on memory, time, and love from Director Yoon Jung Lee, this visual poem defied traditional narratives and takes us on a dream-like journey that we will not soon forget.

- Albert Lee, programmer of LA Asian Pacific Film Festival

We are raising funds for shooting and
postproduction of our feature film project, REMEMBER O GODDESS, filming later
this summer. Thanks to your enthusiastic support, we've reached our goal about 71 hours before the deadline. It means we still have 71 hours to go beyond the goal!

Every dollar that exceeds the goal will directly go into making of the film. I'm hoping we'll be able to raise money which will enable us to pay our crew and actors even a little amount of money. Since they believed in our film, they joined our team expecting no payment; but if we can pay them a little, they'll be able to work with a little longer schedule; it'll tremendously increase the actual quality of the film. And of course, they deserve to be paid way more money than we can probably offer.

Please keep spreading the word and invite your friends to be a part of our dream. You know this dream has already arrived here, so your friends and family can easily hop in the vehicle, chipping in as much or little as they can happily afford. Let's share the joy of filmmaking with our dear people. We'll make a wonderful film together.

We have finished the first 25 minutes of the film and hope that we
will be able to raise the funds for the rest of the film. The short version
has been shown in several film festivals in the US and Korea. Luckily we have
received great feedback. Now it is available for viewing online, so please check
out the link below. If you want to find out how the movie ends, please kick us
to restart the project.

The story is set in Seoul. Production
will occur in Korea, but the director, Yoon Jung Lee, mainly lives in
Philadelphia, so part of the postproduction will be performed in the US. Every
penny of your donation (except Kickstarter and Amazon fees) will be spent for the
making of our film including equipment rental fees, location fees, food,
lodging and travel costs—if we exceed the goal of $30,000, we will be able to
pay our crew and actors.

PROJECT LINKS

THE STORY

In the middle of the night, a man
reports the disappearance of himself to the police office. He has lost his
memory. He can only remember from the moment he found himself left alone in an
apartment. He tries to find any clue as to who he might be, but nothing comes
out. When he plucks up the courage to go out, he meets a girl at a convenience
store, who he thinks might know him. Instantly she becomes his only hope and
joy, but when he returns, she has disappeared. Then his quest to find someone who remembers him becomes greater than his need for his own memories. Will he be able to reconnect with a
lost love?

WHO ARE WE?

All the crew and
the actors are professionals who have worked for various important Korean
films. They donated their time, equipment and passion because they believed in
this film.

CASTS

JUNGTAE KIM is a well-known actor who has
appeared in major films and TV shows including SIU (TEUKSUBON), BANGABANGA, SUNFLOWER, MISS RIPLEY, and DREAM HIGH 2. We sent him the script with no real hope that he would
actually accept the role. Surprisingly
he called the director and said yes an hour after he received the script by email. He took the part because it was unlike his previous roles. This became his first independent film.

A-RA CHOI is a rising top model in the
fashion scene in Seoul. She appeared in Vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and many commercials. You will probably see her on the runway in New York Fashion Week in the near future.
This is her acting debut.

We are also contacting surprising
talents for the remaining roles who will appear in the rest of the film.

CREW

DIRECTOR:

YOON JUNG LEE is a filmmaker and visual
artist. As a film director, her short films have been screened in various venues internationally.
As a visual artist, her experimental works have been introduced at galleries
and museums. She also works as a visual director in various performances, and as
an editor for independent films as well as working in the directing team on
feature movie projects. She was the script supervisor for THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD (directed by Jee-woon Kim) and MY SWEET, YET BRUTAL SWEETHEART (directed
by Jae-gon Son). She travels between Seoul and Philadelphia, PA, but mainly
works as a freelancer in Philadelphia.

PRODUCER:

JUNG YOUN is the founder of Youn Pictures based in Seoul. She produced the award-winning, internationally screened films including GOOD NIGHT, TEAMWORK, SORRY AND THANKS and GO OR STOP; she was also a line-producer for SISTERS ON THE ROAD and other films.

CINEMATOGRAPHER:

U YOUNG CHANG did cinematography for GOOD NIGHT, TEAMWORK, ONE NIGHT STAND, THE VILLAINS and other films.

JUDITH REDDING has had her award-winning short films screened at national and international film festivals and broadcast on American public television. She is the co-author of Film Fatales: Independent Women Directors, which profiles 33 of independent film’s finest. Judith studied at the London International Film School in London, England, and now lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A Korean famous actor Jung Woo-sung declared himself as a strong supporter of our campaign, so he's here asking your support for REMEMBER O GODDESS. He and director Yoon Jung Lee worked together for "The Good, The Bad, The Weird" and became friends. You can check out his filmography here at IMDB.

FAQ

WHAT IS KICKSTARTER?
"It is a new way to fund creative projects." Here is the official
explanation of Kickstarter Basic, or we will explain how it works. Creators
pitch their projects on Kickstarter; good ideas attract public attention;
backers pledge the projects they like; finally the projects that have met their funding goals are ready to come out to the world.

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?
Become a backer and/or spread our campaign as far and quick as possible. Click
on the green button that says ‘BACK THIS PROJECT,’ and pledge as much as you
can happily afford. Before you make a choice, read the reward description
carefully since you are eligible to receive different kinds of rewards according to your
pledge amount.

IS MY PLEDGE AMOUNT PUBLICLY DISPLAYED?
No. Only you and the project team will be able to see your pledge amount.

ALL OR NOTHING FUNDING?
Only the projects that are fully funded will finally receive donation. It means
that you will not be charged until the deadline. If our goal of $30,000 isn’t
met, all of the pledges will be canceled, and so will the film. So, let’s not allow
that to happen. Whether you become a backer or not, you can still help us
spread our Kickstarter link. Mention us on twitter; like us on facebook; or
email our campaign to your friends and family.

CAN WE EXCEED THE GOAL OF $30,000?
YES! We are hoping that we exceed our goal, which is the minimum budget of telling our story. First of all, the extra funds will allow us to pay the crew and the actors. We will also be able to create better picture, sound and music. Moreover, we will be gladly able to upgrade the rewards, depending on the amount of money we exceed the goal by.

I'M NOT IN THE US. CAN I STILL PLEDGE TO YOUR PROJECT?
YES! You can pledge from anywhere.

CAN I UPGRADE MY DONATION?
YES! You can always come back and change the amount of money you pledged.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge US$ 100 or more
About $100

"You have encouraged us when we needed encouragement."
Kickstarter special DVD; film screen credit under 'Thanks to'; your name on film website; signed thank-you card; film download; pdf of special edition screenplay with film stills and director's commentary; and 12" x 18" film poster

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge US$ 200 or more
About $200

"Thank you for being a friend indeed and not only in need."
Signed Kickstarter special DVD; film screen credit under 'Thanks to'; your name on film website; signed thank-you card; film download; physical special edition screenplay with film stills and director's commentary; and 12" x 18" film poster signed by the director

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge US$ 500 or more
About $500

"You are truly a blessing in our lives. Thank you for your trust."
Signed Kickstarter special DVD; film screen credit under 'Thanks to'; your name on film website; signed thank-you card, film download, signed special edition screenplay with film stills and director's commentary; full-size movie poster signed by the director and the stars; and clapboard used on the set, signed by the director

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge US$ 1,000 or more
About $1,000

"You showed us your generosity. We can't thank you enough!" Film screen credit as a co-producer; signed Kickstarter special DVD; your name on film website; signed thank-you card, film download, signed special edition screenplay with film stills and director's commentary; full-size movie poster signed by the director and the stars; and clapboard used on the set, signed by the director

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge US$ 2,000 or more
About $2,000

"It's amazing how blessed we are by your generosity."
Film screen credit as a co-producer; 1-day guided tour in Philadelphia or Seoul by the director or the producer (to be arranged, lodging and travel costs excluded); signed Kickstarter special DVD; your name on film website; signed thank-you card; film download; signed special edition screenplay with film stills and director's commentary; full-size movie poster signed by the director and the stars; and clapboard used on the set, signed by the director

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge US$ 5,000 or more
About $5,000

"Your generosity will finally make the film! thank you so much!" Film screen credit as an associate-producer; 1-day guided tour in Philadelphia or Seoul by the director or the producer (to be arranged, lodging and travel costs excluded); signed Kickstarter special DVD; your name on film website; signed thank-you card; film download; signed special edition screenplay with film stills and director's commentary; full-size movie poster signed by the director and the stars; and clapboard used on the set, signed by the director

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge US$ 10,000
About $10,000

"You deserve a bigger thank you than what we can give you back!"
Executive producer credit in opening titles; signed Kickstarter special DVD; your name on film website; signed thank-you card; film download; signed special edition screenplay with film stills and director's commentary; full-size movie poster signed by the director and the stars; and clapboard used on the set, signed by the director